February 2, 2011
Dear Parents,
The New Year is quickly turning into another year. I feel as if I haven’t spent enough time with the children. Everyone should mark their calendars for the “Snow Make-up Days”. Today is one of those make-up days and March 18 is scheduled as a student school day as well.
Our Winter Break, Feb. 21 – Feb. 25. and Spring Break, April 4, - April 8, remain in place.
Thursday, 2-3-2011, I am sending home a packet for the students to complete at home. This is OPTIONAL! However, I will reward the students that complete the project with a score of 70 or more using the provided rubric.

Please wear red on the 4th for the HEART!

Class picture will be taken Tuesday, Feb. 8th. Bring your best smile. This is for the yearbook!

Don’t forget the Valentine Dance on Feb. 11, 6:00 – 8:00. FREE! FUN!!

Valentine cards can be exchanged in class, Monday, Feb. 14. I will send home a class list. Please include all students if you decide to participate. Students will exchange cards in the morning before students leave for Mrs. Kennedy.

We have a KSU student assigned to our classroom through April 29. She will visit our classroom once a week. Mrs. White has her undergraduate degree in counseling and would like to follow her love and passion with children through teaching. I am looking forward to working with her.
There is no way I can possibly thank Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Kardulli, Mrs. Grant, and Mrs. Richa for all of the help they provide. I love to teach! These wonderful parents come in and do the time consuming duties. They make my job wonderful! Another huge shout out to Mrs. Shepherd and the dedicated parents that come in and read to the students. Your children are so proud of the time you give them in the classroom. Also, Ms. Me Me, Annie’s grandmother, for making the jackets for the chairs. This helps so much with keeping the students organized.
What: Mad Science Night
When: Tuesday, February 8th - 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Ford Elementary School
Why attend?
1. The evening will be educational, fun and hands-on
2. Get more details how to participate in the upcoming Science Fair (award winners will be announced at Curriculum Night in March!)
3. Learn how Ford's focus on science has impacted test scores
4. Find out how you can support science and technology at Ford Elementary
5. Mrs. Poe will give a prize to every student that attends and participates with 3 events!!

Cobb Commissioner Helen Goreham and Lynnda Crowder-Eagle, our school board member, have scheduled a Town Hall Meeting together for Thursday, February 10, 7:00 pm, West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway. Everyone in the Ford community is invited to attend.

Mrs. Poe’s Math Challenge:
I will give any child in my class a reward to Bruster’s Ice Cream when they can correctly answer 100 mixed addition and subtraction problems within 5 minutes. .
Flash cards, daily drills, and using the programs on my blog may provide the help that is needed. If you have any questions on ways to help your child achieve this, please contact me. 770-330-6033